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Menu choices in plain CAPITALS are the selection of the required function.
Menu choices in BOLD are the selection of the relevant operation and are
completed using the other half of the display.
2.11
OPERATING FUNCTIONS
The previous Paragraphs have described how the Hydra System is built up
and how to use the keys and basic menu structure. The following Paragraphs
describe each of the functions available in more detail and how these
features can best be applied on the boat.
2.11.1 Air Temperature
Menu Heading:
TEMP
Function Text:
AIR TEMP
Update Rate:
Once per second
Units:
Centigrade or Fahrenheit
Notes
1. Requires a Temperature Sensor.
2. Audible high/low alarm available.
2.11.2 Apparent Wind Angle
Menu Heading:
WIND
Function Text:
APP W/A
Update Rate:
Twice per second
Units:
Degrees
Notes
1. Alignment calibration.
2. Variable damping 0-99 seconds.
3. Analogue indicator available.
4. Audible sector alarm available
The apparent wind angle is the angle between the boat's bow and the wind
blowing across deck (at mast height). It is a basic number, useful in its own
right like Boat Speed, Heading and Apparent Wind Speed and provides the
starting point for the higher level, calculated functions.